Ruidoso Lodge Cabins

We stayed in #22, and it was stunning and so clean. Such a nice place to bring the family. We had no problems at all, and it was the best experience!

We had a wonderful stay at Hidden Escape Lodge. It was spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor grill, and a very comfortable king bed. The place felt nicely set apart from the other cabins we passed, so we had some privacy and didn’t worry about being too loud. It’s quaint and has a lovely atmosphere. There were a few minor things we didn’t like, but nothing that would keep us from returning. Finding it was a hassle, though. Apple Maps sent us to a private house, and Google Maps stopped us by the roadside where the cabin was supposedly located. We eventually got there. The owner’s email had directions, but they didn’t match what either navigation app showed.

We never got to use the cabin, yet they kept $150, and we had to pay for a hotel every night. We visit Ruidoso twice a year and have crossed these cabins off our list. Enjoy the $150. Before booking, we asked whether river flooding ever cuts off access to the cabins and were told it didn’t. The afternoon we arrived, the river was flooded and we couldn’t get through. I spent two hours arguing with management by text to get them to agree to a partial refund. We stayed at a hotel, planning to try the cabin the next day, then learned the cabins had no water for cooking, cleaning, or using the toilet because of broken water mains. That took another two hours of arguing for a partial refund. On day three, the same thing happened, and it was clear the water wouldn’t be restored during any of our five booked nights. After a long debate, they finally agreed to refund everything except $150. The flood and water outage weren’t their fault, but they provided no service to us and still insisted on keeping that amount.

We’ve stayed at these cabins several times, and every visit has been positive. They’re clean and have the usual necessities plus extras, including cooking and grilling utensils, bath robes, and a cute rubber duckie by the jacuzzi that I loved. The bed is spacious, there’s a beautiful fireplace and an indoor jacuzzi, and the TV swivels so you can watch from anywhere in the cabin. I highly recommend them if you want somewhere quiet and nice to stay.